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NAICS 541711 Research and Development in Biotechnology: $3.0 billion in federal contracts to 168 recipients (FY2024 to FY2027)
Federal agencies obligated $3.0 billion under NAICS 541711, Research and Development in Biotechnology, across 538 contract awards to 168 named recipients in fiscal years 2024 to 2027. The largest recipients are ALLIANCE FOR ENERGY INNOVATION, LLC ($3.1 billion), EMERGENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GAITHERSBURG INC. ($208.8 million), BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC ($155.2 million). Department of Energy is the largest buyer with $3.1 billion.
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- NAICS code
- 541711 Research and Development in Biotechnology
- Contract awards
- 538
- Obligated
- $3.0 billion
- Named recipients
- 168
- Buying agencies
- 10
- Small business share of obligations
- 1%
- Full and open competition share
- 100%
- Set aside share
- 0%
- Latest action
- 2026-09-30
Incumbents: the largest recipients
Ranked by dollars obligated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027.
| Recipient | Business size | Awards | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR ENERGY INNOVATION, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $3.07 billion | 102.3% |
| EMERGENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GAITHERSBURG INC. | Other Than Small Business | 3 | $208.8 million | 7.0% |
| BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 45 | $155.2 million | 5.2% |
| HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC. | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $67.9 million | 2.3% |
| THE EMMES COMPANY, LLC | Small Business | 3 | $17.9 million | 0.6% |
| GLAXOSMITHKLINE, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $12 million | 0.4% |
| MEDICINES COMPANY, THE | Small Business | 1 | $10 million | 0.3% |
| WESTAT, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $5.9 million | 0.2% |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | Other Than Small Business | 15 | $3.5 million | 0.1% |
| AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $3.2 million | 0.1% |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | Other Than Small Business | 24 | $2.2 million | 0.1% |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $2.1 million | 0.1% |
| PHARMACOLOGY DISCOVERY SERVICES TAIWAN, LTD. | Other Than Small Business | 13 | $1.4 million | 0.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | Other Than Small Business | 8 | $1.2 million | 0.0% |
| TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 5 | $1.2 million | 0.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 5 | $1.1 million | 0.0% |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $988,196 | 0.0% |
| TRUSTEES OF TUFTS COLLEGE | Other Than Small Business | 3 | $910,720 | 0.0% |
| UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY | Other Than Small Business | 13 | $879,566 | 0.0% |
| PPD DEVELOPMENT LP | Other Than Small Business | 3 | $828,872 | 0.0% |
| DYNPORT VACCINE COMPANY LLC | Other Than Small Business | 8 | $790,168 | 0.0% |
| SIGMOVIR BIOSYSTEMS, INC. | Small Business | 3 | $674,626 | 0.0% |
| LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER | Other Than Small Business | 4 | $548,410 | 0.0% |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | Other Than Small Business | 4 | $428,804 | 0.0% |
| RESILIENCE GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $314,492 | 0.0% |
| EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $140,098 | 0.0% |
| TRANSNETYX, INC | Small Business | 61 | $127,030 | 0.0% |
| AMERICAN TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $83,051 | 0.0% |
| TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $68,096 | 0.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS | Other Than Small Business | 3 | $41,582 | 0.0% |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | Other Than Small Business | 3 | $3,556 | 0.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $885 | 0.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| BRADSHAW ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC | Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| NEDERLANDSE ORGANISATIE VOOR TOEGEPAST-NATUURWETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK TNO | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $0 | 0.0% |
| VYSNOVA PARTNERS, LLC | Small Business | 2 | $0 | 0.0% |
| VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA | Other Than Small Business | 5 | $0 | 0.0% |
| THE UNIVERISTY OF TEXAS M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL INC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $0 | 0.0% |
| INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| NOVAN INC | Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| FRAUNHOFER USA, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
Agencies buying under this code
| Agency | Awards | Obligated | Largest recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | 1 | $3.07 billion | ALLIANCE FOR ENERGY INNOVATION, LLC |
| Department of Homeland Security | 47 | $155.2 million | BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC |
| Department of Defense | 82 | $3.6 million | WESTAT, INC. |
| Department of the Interior | 3 | $0 | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE |
| General Services Administration | 1 | $0 | BRADSHAW ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC |
| Department of Transportation | 3 | $-58 | GENEX SYSTEMS, LLC |
| Department of Agriculture | 1 | $-30,000 | INTACT GENOMICS INC |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 2 | $-80,354 | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 1 | $-93,263 | AZENTA US INC |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 397 | $-229,060,410 | EMERGENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GAITHERSBURG INC. |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.07 billion |
| FY2025 | $623.4 million |
| FY2026 | $1.31 billion |
Products and services bought
| Code | Product or service | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| M181 | Oper of Govt R&d Goco Facilities | 1 | $3.07 billion |
| AN12 | Health R&d Services; Health Care Services; Applied Research | 68 | $227.6 million |
| AZ11 | R&d- Other Research and Development (basic Research) | 30 | $121.1 million |
| AJ11 | General Science and Technology R&d Services; General Science and Technology; Basic Research | 23 | $34.1 million |
| AN93 | R&d- Medical: Other (advanced Development) | 1 | $6 million |
| Q301 | Reference Laboratory Testing | 61 | $127,030 |
| AJ56 | R&d- General Science/technology: Life Sciences (management/support) | 1 | $83,051 |
| B504 | Special Studies/analysis- Chemical/biological | 2 | $5,205 |
| AZ14 | R&d- Other Research and Development (engineering Development) | 3 | $0 |
| AB91 | R&d- Community Service/development: Other (basic Research) | 2 | $0 |
Largest contract awards
| Award ID | Recipient | Agency | Type | NAICS | What it buys | Obligated in window | Award value | Starts | Ends | Place of performance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEAC3608GO28308 | ALLIANCE FOR ENERGY INNOVATION, LLC | Department of Energy | Definitive Contract | 541711 | AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MANAGE AND OPERATE THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY | $3,071,594,977 | $13,546,178,858 | July 29, 2008 | September 30, 2028 | Lakewood, CO | usaspending.gov |
| HHSO100201700016C | REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Department of Health and Human Services | Definitive Contract | 541711 | IGF::OT::IGF | $280,503,480 | $973,560,407 | September 30, 2017 | September 29, 2031 | Tarrytown, NY | usaspending.gov |
| HHSO100201600030C | EMERGENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GAITHERSBURG INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Definitive Contract | 541711 | IGF::OT::IGF | $208,983,524 | $1,409,725,727 | September 30, 2016 | September 29, 2026 | Gaithersburg, MD | usaspending.gov |
| HSHQDC15C00064 | BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC | Department of Homeland Security | IDC | 541711 | IGF::CT::IGF DESCRIPTION: THE PURPOSE OF DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CONTRACT HSHQDC-15-C-00064 WITH BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTIT | $122,167,990 | $557,340,301 | September 22, 2015 | usaspending.gov | ||
| HHSO100201600038C | HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Definitive Contract | 541711 | IGF::OT::IGF HOFFMANN-LAROCHE INC. | $67,872,020 | $183,844,128 | September 15, 2016 | December 31, 2028 | Little Falls, NJ | usaspending.gov |
| HHSN275201700002C | THE EMMES COMPANY, LLC | Department of Health and Human Services | Definitive Contract | 541711 | IGF::OT::IGF DATA COORDINATING CENTER FOR THE BEST PHARMACEUTICALS FOR CHILDREN ACT | $17,955,326 | $66,032,644 | July 28, 2017 | May 28, 2027 | Rockville, MD | usaspending.gov |
| HHSO100201300011C | GLAXOSMITHKLINE, LLC | Department of Health and Human Services | IDC | 541711 | IGF::OT::IGF ASPROTA | $14,865,544 | $218,529,833 | May 20, 2013 | usaspending.gov | ||
| 70RSAT26FR0000026 | BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC | Department of Homeland Security | Delivery Order | 541711 | NBACC II PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENT (PC&I) TASK ORDER | $10,669,611 | $10,669,611 | September 22, 2026 | September 21, 2027 | Frederick, MD | usaspending.gov |
| HHSO100201600026C | MEDICINES COMPANY, THE | Department of Health and Human Services | Definitive Contract | 541711 | THE MEDICINE COMPANY - ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PORTFOLIO OF ANTI-INFECTIVE PROGRAMS. IGF::OT::IGF | $10,000,000 | $98,144,230 | September 15, 2016 | September 30, 2030 | Parsippany, NJ | usaspending.gov |
| 70RSAT24FR0000110 | BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC | Department of Homeland Security | Delivery Order | 541711 | THIS NEW TASK ORDER IS TO UTILIZE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT FUNDS FOR NBACC ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM PHASE II. | $6,417,700 | $6,417,700 | September 29, 2024 | September 28, 2027 | Frederick, MD | usaspending.gov |
| W81XWH15C0048 | WESTAT, INC. | Department of Defense | Definitive Contract | 541711 | IGF::OT::IGF REGULATORY/PROGRAM MGT/ADMIN SUPPORT | $6,020,174 | $23,174,896 | March 30, 2015 | December 31, 2026 | Rockville, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75A50121F33005 | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541711 | SCREENING POTENTIAL MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES TO CHLORINE GAS IN A SMALL ANIMAL MODEL. | $4,129,353 | $6,620,711 | September 29, 2021 | September 30, 2026 | Columbus, OH | usaspending.gov |
| 70RSAT25FR0000019 | BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC | Department of Homeland Security | Delivery Order | 541711 | TO AWARD AND FULLY FUND THE NBACC ANALYTIC TASKS FOR FACILITY SUBCONTRACTED SUPPORT AND NECESSARY UPGRADES, MODIFICATIONS, AND REPAIRS FOR 2 | $3,472,854 | $3,472,854 | September 30, 2025 | February 28, 2027 | Frederick, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75N93024F00002 | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541711 | MODEL DEVELOPMENT AND MEDICAL COUNTER MEASURES (MCMS) FOR BSL-4 AGENTS IN NHPS. | $3,270,971 | $3,270,971 | June 25, 2024 | January 17, 2027 | Galveston, TX | usaspending.gov |
| 75N93023F00001 | AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541711 | NEW TASK ORDER AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS PARASITES, REAGENTS AND ASSAYS | $3,210,134 | $4,826,579 | February 1, 2023 | January 31, 2026 | Rockville, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 70RSAT26FR0000002 | BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC | Department of Homeland Security | Delivery Order | 541711 | NEW FFRDC NBACC 2026 INSURANCE | $2,556,520 | $2,556,520 | March 19, 2026 | March 18, 2027 | Frederick, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75N93019F00131 | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541711 | THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROTOCOL, CLINICAL TRIAL IMPLEMENTATION, CLOSEOUT AND ANALYSIS OF A PHASE 2 CLINICAL TRIAL TO EV | $2,213,466 | $8,820,523 | August 23, 2019 | October 31, 2026 | Birmingham, AL | usaspending.gov |
| 70RSAT25FR0000009 | BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC | Department of Homeland Security | Delivery Order | 541711 | SECTION 2(D) - THE PURPOSE OF THIS BILATERALLY EXECUTED TASK ORDER IS TO PROCURE ANNUAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE ANALY | $2,131,900 | $2,131,900 | March 19, 2025 | March 18, 2026 | Frederick, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 70RSAT26FR0000017 | BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC | Department of Homeland Security | Delivery Order | 541711 | NBACC II EXTENSION WORK FOR OTHERS (WFO) TASK ORDER FOR THE EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECT PLANNING FOR GENERATIVE UNCONSTR | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | July 3, 2026 | July 2, 2027 | Frederick, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 70RSAT24FR0000007 | BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC | Department of Homeland Security | Delivery Order | 541711 | THIS IS A TASK ORDER FOR NBACC INSURANCE. | $1,928,173 | $1,928,173 | March 19, 2024 | March 18, 2025 | Atlantic City, NJ | usaspending.gov |
| 75N93019F00131 | PPD DEVELOPMENT LP | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541711 | TO PROVIDE MONITORING SERVICES FOR ONE (1) PHASE III CLINICAL TRIAL, A5300B/PHOENIX | $1,301,001 | $5,696,077 | April 15, 2019 | December 14, 2025 | Wilmington, NC | usaspending.gov |
| 75N93022F00001 | UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541711 | CONTRACT #HHSN272201700035I; UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA; PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FILARIAL RESEARCH REAGENTS; BASE AWARD; CAN 8470036; TOTA | $1,277,112 | $3,961,574 | March 1, 2022 | February 28, 2025 | Athens, GA | usaspending.gov |
| 70RSAT24FR0000027 | BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC | Department of Homeland Security | Delivery Order | 541711 | THIS IS A NEW TASK ORDER FOR UPGRADES, REPAIRS, AND MODIFICATIONS PY9. | $1,253,839 | $1,253,839 | July 13, 2024 | March 18, 2025 | Frederick, MD | usaspending.gov |
| 75N93024F00001 | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541711 | PRECLINICAL MODELS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES | $1,199,853 | $1,199,853 | April 15, 2024 | April 14, 2026 | Galveston, TX | usaspending.gov |
| 75N93022F00001 | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 541711 | CONTRACT HSN272201700036I; UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL; SCREENING VACCINE (AND OTHER BIOLOGICS) BASE AWARD; CAN 8470038; TOT | $1,127,082 | $1,690,623 | May 23, 2022 | November 30, 2026 | Chapel Hill, NC | usaspending.gov |
Updated October 6, 2026. Read from USAspending.gov. Public U.S. federal spending data (U.S. Department of the Treasury). Obligations are the contract actions dated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027 of the USAspending.gov award archive of 2026-10-06; a contract's total value is its current value as USAspending reports it, including earlier years. Recipients are matched on their SAM.gov UEI, never on the name, and are shown as the government prints them. Sole proprietorships and opted-out entities count in the totals and are not named. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.